Christian college
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Assemblies of God · Assemblies of God and Pentecostal
Real cost
Average price after aid $31,942 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,500 (all students)
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Southeastern University is a Christ-centered university in Lakeland, Florida, founded in 1935 within the Assemblies of God. Its catalog publishes the denomination's Statements of Fundamental Truths as its statement of faith. Its catalog lists a Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry bachelor's degree on the main campus; the university's main website returned an access error.
Faith life at a glance
In the college’s own words
Source: catalog.seu.edu“Southeastern’s global impact is marked by a deep commitment to transforming minds and engaging culture through the integration of faith, learning and service.”
Source: catalog.seu.edu“We are proud of our affiliation with the assemblies of God and our Pentecostal tradition.”
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.43%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.19 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,698
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Partly researched
We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.
- Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry (BS), main campus, undergraduate only. The Biblical Studies minor core (18 credits) is also listed.)
- A published statement of faith: Yes
Worship and chapel
Not enough information · 0 of 7 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel services during the weekNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A chapel or worship space on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
Bible and theology
Not enough information · 2 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry (BS), main campus, undergraduate only. The Biblical Studies minor core (18 credits) is also listed.)
Sources (1)
- BSMLM Program | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/IC47HzMFyLOVeepHlPK1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Available in the following deliveries: Main (UG Only), Online, Site”
- BSMLM Program | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/IC47HzMFyLOVeepHlPK1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
- General Admission Information | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/admission-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Southeastern University subscribes to the 16 Statements of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, which are as follows (condensed version):”
- General Admission Information | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/admission-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Christian community
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- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Missions and service
Not enough information · 0 of 6 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Strengths
- Publishes a statement of faith: the 16 Statements of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God.
Sources (1)
- General Admission Information | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/admission-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Southeastern University subscribes to the 16 Statements of Fundamental Truths of the Assemblies of God, which are as follows (condensed version):”
- General Admission Information | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/admission-policies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The mission statement names the integration of faith, learning and service.
Sources (1)
- Mission | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/general-information · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Southeastern’s global impact is marked by a deep commitment to transforming minds and engaging culture through the integration of faith, learning and service.”
- Mission | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/policies/general-information · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- The main campus offers an undergraduate Ministerial Leadership: Christian Ministry bachelor's degree.
Sources (1)
- BSMLM Program | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/IC47HzMFyLOVeepHlPK1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Available in the following deliveries: Main (UG Only), Online, Site”
- BSMLM Program | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/IC47HzMFyLOVeepHlPK1 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- The catalog's Biblical Studies entry for the main campus is an 18-credit minor core, not a major.
Sources (1)
- BIS Program Requirements | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/NwCkMmQbcdMAg2LPA8i5/program-requirements-aoTrT · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Total Program Hours: : 18 Credit Hours Minor Core: 18 Hours Credit”
- BIS Program Requirements | Southeastern University Catalogcatalog.seu.edu/programs/NwCkMmQbcdMAg2LPA8i5/program-requirements-aoTrT · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $49,329 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 9,167 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 40% · Women 60% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| Total students | 10,400 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $31,942 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $49,329 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,500 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 43% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 37% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 34% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 55% |
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $46,744 |
| Admission rate | 53% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $40 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
Value index: 34 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Communication studies | |
| Secondary education | |
| Social work | |
| Teacher education | |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Psychology | |
| Human services | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Theology | |
| Pastoral counseling |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Air Transportation, Applied mathematics, Arts management, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (general), Clinical and counseling psychology, Community Organization and Advocacy, Design, Education (general), English, Film and video, Finance, General studies, Global studies, Health sciences, History, Hospitality management, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Journalism, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Other english language and literature/letters, Other psychology, Other theology and religious vocations, Political science, Pre-health, Pre-law and legal studies, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Special education, Speech-language pathology, Statistics, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Visual and performing arts, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Communication | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 12% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 9% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,130 |
| Sports | NAIA · The Sun Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 19 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $1,397IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 20% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL)About 7 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Tampa International Airport (TPA)About 38 miles away |
| Town population | 119,961Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | TampaAbout 34 miles away |
| Typical weather | 62°F in January · 83°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Lakeland 2, FL, about 6 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.01 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.01 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- Is Southeastern University a Christian college?
- Yes. Southeastern University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Assemblies of God.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 137564
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Assemblies of God Church
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